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A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a view of buildings outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a lamp.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and mirrors.

1. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Monica

₩108,319

₩124,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel with a waterfront patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the lake.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a white bedspread, a green pillow, and a view of the outside.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a fireplace, a large painting, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

2. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 2.6 km from Western Washington University

Vanessa

₩279,098

₩333,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A two-story building with a balcony and a sign reading "Village Inn."

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a staircase with ornate railings.

A two-story building with a sign for 'Fairhaven Village Inn' and a smaller sign for 'Calleway's Cocktail Porch'.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

3. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 1.8 km from Western Washington University

Kathleen

₩255,346

₩283,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a black bathtub, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a round mirror, and a red accent wall.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, a television, and potted plants.

A gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a wall-mounted TV.

A Bay City Inn sign at a road intersection with a clear sky.

4. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from Western Washington University

Vance

₩115,089

₩132,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A table with a meal, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering views.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, stone pillars, and a well-lit entrance.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chalkboard menu.

5. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

South Hill, 1.6 km from Western Washington University

Mireya

₩276,796

₩311,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A lobby with a central fountain, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A large banquet hall with rows of white chairs, round tables, and a grand chandelier.

A bar area with leather seating, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A room with a dark blue sofa, a small round table with a cup and a plant, and a person using a laptop.

6. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 2 km from Western Washington University

Sarah

₩182,041

₩206,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red sofas, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a multi-level building with large windows.

A lobby with a glass coffee table, red armchairs, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 2.1 km from Western Washington University

Gerald

₩157,063

₩178,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a window with a mountain view.

A small, simple room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A building with a sign reading "Bellingham Lodge" and a Coca-Cola vending machine outside.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a fence. There are lounge chairs and a table outside the pool area.

8. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Trevor

₩93,464

₩108,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Two beverage vending machines in a hallway with a patterned carpet.

A coffee station with a Bunn espresso machine, a Keurig coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a cash register, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 2.2 km from Western Washington University

Rebecca

₩113,938

₩130,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A coffee station with two coffee dispensers, a basket, and a sign above.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "We'll leave the light on for you."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Colton

₩108,319

₩124,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a blue roof, a parking lot with several cars, and a flagpole with flags.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

A living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug.

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Kelsey

₩106,965

₩123,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling design, a marble counter, and a wall-mounted artwork of wooden paddles.

A modern restaurant interior with a central dining area featuring a white table with a geometric table runner, yellow chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a large window, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design.

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 6.3 km from Western Washington University

Leah

₩157,198

₩193,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wardrobe.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a television, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of a snowy landscape.

13. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

7.8 km from Western Washington University

douglas

₩161,543

₩183,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, clear signage, and a parking lot.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

14. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 6.8 km from Western Washington University

Penny

₩150,564

₩171,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large window, and an exit sign.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool rule sign.

A buffet with labeled hot food options including turkey sausage, pork sausage, and cheese omelet.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

15. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 6.7 km from Western Washington University

robin

₩161,543

₩183,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen area with a chalkboard menu, a coffee station, and a waffle station.

An outdoor patio with seating, a barbecue area, and a flower garden.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue walls and large windows.

A hotel reception area with a digital departure board, a reception desk, and a "Welcome to the Event Green" sign.

16. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 6.5 km from Western Washington University

Amy

₩153,465

₩174,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern lobby with vibrant green and red seating, a reception desk, and a large green wall with a leaf design.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by green and grey walls.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window with a view.

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 6.4 km from Western Washington University

Eric

₩181,435

₩205,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of the interior.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a lamp.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 6.3 km from Western Washington University

Teresa

₩171,927

₩195,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a covered patio area, a grassy lawn, and a picnic table.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

A sign with the word "HELIOTROPE" illuminated against a dark sky, surrounded by trees.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area.

19. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 3.4 km from Western Washington University

Stephanie

₩186,404

₩211,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A swimming pool with a diving board, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a painting on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the central desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 6.7 km from Western Washington University

David

₩144,234

₩164,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Washington University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,089 reviews	View
Hotel Bellwether	9.6 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
Fairhaven Village Inn	9.6 Exceptional 686 reviews	View
Bay City Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 954 reviews	View

Top Western Washington University Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints! Very clean, front desk was kind and had us checked-in within a few minutes. Our bed was firm but we got good sleep and had everything we needed. Great deal for $100 a night!"

Coachman Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and amazing value"

Sehome Garden Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great hosts, delicious breakfast, peaceful surroundings…it was a nice way to emerge into the Bellingham scene vs staying at a chain hotel. Will be back!"

Upstairs at Thevictorian - Lush Walkable and Dog-friendly Retreat - Steps From Downtown Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless"

Other attractions near Western Washington University

Sehome Hill Arboretum

Take the family on an outing to Sehome Hill Arboretum during your trip to Bellingham. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Cornwall Beach

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cornwall Beach during your trip to Bellingham?

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South Bay Trail

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit South Bay Trail during your travels to Bellingham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Depot Market Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Depot Market Square during your trip to Bellingham.

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Fairhaven Village Green

Learn about the local history of Bellingham when you spend time at Fairhaven Village Green. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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The Upfront Theatre

You can make plans for a show at The Upfront Theatre during your stay in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mindport

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mindport in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to The Labyrinth during your stay in Bellingham.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Western Washington University?

Western Washington University is located in a welcoming area of Bellingham known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 22 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Western Washington University?

Bay City Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Western Washington University. Other good options close by include Bellingham Lodge and Motel 6 Bellingham, WA.

How many hotels are there near Western Washington University?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Western Washington University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Western Washington University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Western Washington University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Western Washington University?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Western Washington University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Western Washington University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mindport, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Whatcom Museum. You can watch performances at Mount Baker Theatre, The Upfront Theatre, and iDiOM Theater if you're interested in local theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Fairhaven Park, Lake Padden Park, or Sehome Hill Arboretum.

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Our top choices for Western Washington University hotels

1. Coachman Inn

2. Hotel Bellwether

3. Fairhaven Village Inn

4. Bay City Inn

5. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Hotel Leo

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

8. Bellingham Lodge

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

13. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

14. Best Western Plus Bellingham

15. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

16. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

19. Heliotrope Hotel

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

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Top Western Washington University Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

Coachman Inn

Sehome Garden Inn

Upstairs at Thevictorian - Lush Walkable and Dog-friendly Retreat - Steps From Downtown Bellingham

Other attractions near Western Washington University

Sehome Hill Arboretum

Cornwall Beach

South Bay Trail

Depot Market Square

Fairhaven Village Green

The Upfront Theatre

Mindport

The Labyrinth

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